Military interest: Boer War, Paul Kruger, shilling 1897, in elaborate glazed swivel fob, edge engraved A. PARKES 1ST K.R.R.; Centenary of Birth, silvered bronze medal, 1925, 26.5mm.; Absent Minded Beggar, the National Commemorative Medal, white metal, 1899-1900, by F. Bowcher [Spink and Son], soldier with headband, helmet discarded, standing holding rifle with fixed bayonet, rev. Union flag with rose, thistle, shamrock and palm branch, 45 mm. (BHM.3680; Eimer 1851; Hern 68); another, smaller, silver, 22mm.; Baden Powell, Mafeking, bronze medal, 22mm., all but third with suspension loops, very fine and better (5)
(80-120 GBP)